GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT OPEN TOP REVOLVER WITH WEXELL & DE GRESS GRIPS IN BURL WOOD CASE. COLT OPEN TOP 64904 22 RF Cal. 22. 2 1/4" bbl. Full nickel finish. Standard Helfricht Shop engraving with minimal coverage on bbl, frame and cylinder. Nickel plated grips with floral motif. SN matches on bbl and frame. 2-line bbl address. Frame marked 22 cal. on forward left side. Right grip marked "PAT APT 28.74". Case has mahogany sides with a highly figured burl wood top. Top is inlaid with an engraved presentation plaque and banner. Case is lined with blue felt and contains the key. Key compartment has ivory pull. Accompanying is correspondence between the consignor and dealer and shows purchase from Bob Berryman in 1975. PROVENANCE: The Dr. Robert G. Cox Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 95% orig nickel finish with slight erosion at muzzle and breech especially on left side. Bbl markings are sharp. Bore is dark with traces of rifling. Frame retains 95% nickel overall with slight dents overall. Frame has small crack on left side of hammer. Cylinder retains 90% nickel overall with wear on front and rear edges, a slight drag mark and some erosion on face. Hammer retains 50% fire blue. Screws are good with little finish remaining. Grips are very fine and retain nearly all nickel plate finish. Case is fine. Lock escutcheon is missing. Case has minor handling marks on exterior overall. Lining is slightly worn. A nice 22 Open Top in a beautiful wood case. 50019-237 TEP (2,500-3,500)